Available scientific data support the conclusion that Ashwagandha (withania somnifera) is a real potent regenerative tonic (called Rasayana in Ayurveda). This root has the dual action of energizing while calming. It has pharmacological actions like anti-stress, neuroprotective, antitumor, anti arthritic, analgesic and anti inflammatory. It is bitter, astringent and sweet while it has a heating…

Mamsa dhatu (muscle tissue) in Ayurveda is considered as formed mostly by earth and water elements and is associated with the Kapha energy. Muscle cells are structurally specialized to undergo muscular contraction. For muscles to move, a supply of blood (rakta) is needed. The pitta component of muscle tissue transforms the chemical energy of blood…

Ayurveda, a 5000 year-old Hindu science can be a great tool in disease prevention. It helps to understand the disease process and the possibilities of stopping it from developing as well as treating it. In order to be effective there is a certain level of understanding needed as well an understanding of the physical constitution…

Vata, Pitta or Kapha??? What is Your Dosha? Choose one of each line below and add up your answers. The highest number is your primary dosha VATA Thin as a child Not a lot of sweating even when in the heat Creative mind Does not do well with routines- Likes to try different things Enjoys…

Weight and Cholesterol Management thru Ayurveda A resin from the Guggulu tree, also called Guggul (Indian Bedellium, Commiphora mukul) has been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years to treat hypercholesterolemia and obesity. Ayurvedic Practitioners and doctors claim the resin has powerful properties capable of scraping out naturally accumulated toxins from the body. Combined with…

Is it just an ancient form of art? Or a real treatment? Many are afraid of needles, but in this episode, we will dig in the thruth behind: Acupuncture! It is believed that Acupuncture has many health benefits, and the ability to treat the mind... body... and spirit, simultaneously! The needles used in an Acupuncture…

In Ayurveda, the ancient science of healing, it is believed that the summer time will aggravate or derange the Pitta energy in the body, that is, the energy that when exacerbated, will bring too much internal heat that might be responsible for certain physical imbalances. Pitta carries an energy that is hot, penetrating, oily, liquid…

The bark of an ancient tree can help to improve coronary health and bring more love to your heart. According to researchers, the Arjuna tree, (Terminalia arjuna) native to India, has anti-inflammatory effects and can enhance heart muscle tone. According to CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 600,000 people die every year…

In Ayurveda, the five elements of creation (earth, water, fire, air and ether) manifest as the 3 biological energy forces, called the doshas (literally, flaws). These 3 qualities are: Vata, composed of air and space; Pitta, composed of fire and water; and Kapha, made of earth and water. At conception, an individual’s doshic constitution, known…